The meaning of Le Vieux Presbytere is The Old Rectory and when you arrive you will see why. It is indeed an old rectory which served that function for 200 years until the 1960s when a new church and rectory were constructed. You will find the driveway right between the two churches. In addition to offering accommodations Le Vieux Presbytere has an exceptional and very popular restaurant. It is built in the very typical style of Quebec architecture with a bright red roof and shutters.
We chose this B&B because it had a family room. The room is on the second floor and it had two separate rooms, one with a queen size bed and the smaller room has 2 twin beds. Both rooms were very good size. The furniture was mostly very attractive Québécois antiques. The bathroom does not have a tub only a shower. There is a sofa to relax on and a collection of French books and magazines. The ceiling is open to the attic rafters and there is a ceiling fan.
Now what the rooms don’t have, no TV, no blow dryer, no air conditioning, no coffee maker, no WiFi and when we returned after dinner no water. The problem was soon rectified but there are only wells on the Isle d’Orleans and this can sometimes result in low water tables. They have a backup well here which they kicked in but from what they told me this happens quite regularly everywhere on the Island.
We visited in July and we didn’t need air conditioning, the windows open and there was a nice breeze blowing through. The temperature rarely gets high enough to make it necessary.
For breakfast we had the choice of eggs fixed your way and crepes. Juice and coffee accompany them. You can eat in the dining room or out on the porch. From the porch we had a view of the llamas and bison that are roaming next door. Christian found this all very fascinating.
If you are looking for luxury this is not your bed and breakfast but if you want charm, a great location, beautiful views and a feel for the real Quebec then you will find this place perfect. Everyone that we met spoke perfect English and though Chris was the only child staying there, or maybe because he was the only child staying there, everyone was particularly solicitous to him. I never felt that children were not welcome here.
To check out the rooms that are available, you may go to their website. Not all the rooms are in the main house, there are some rooms in a building in the rear.